<p>Wicklow Gaol is an atmospheric&nbsp;jail museum experience offering visitors a&nbsp;glimpse of life&nbsp;in prisons&nbsp;of the past.</p>

<p>As one of Ireland&rsquo;s top tourist destinations, Wicklow Gaol tells the story of its prisoners through an interactive tour led by experienced and passionate actor guides.</p>

<p>Epic. Cruel. Tragic. Wicklow Gaol&rsquo;s story is interwoven with the history of Wicklow and Ireland itself.</p>

<p><u>Major Events</u></p>

<ul>
	<li>Transportation</li>
	<li>1798 Rebellion</li>
	<li>1820-1843: Building Expansion</li>
	<li>1840s: The Great Famine</li>
	<li>19th Century Prison Reform</li>
	<li>1916-1923: The Independence Era</li>
	<li>1924: The Cheshire Regiment</li>
	<li>1928-2014: Closure and Renovation</li>
</ul>

<p><u>Daily Life</u></p>

<ul>
	<li>Work and Chores</li>
	<li>Punishment Regimes</li>
	<li>Death, Disease and Hygiene</li>
	<li>Medicine</li>
	<li>Children</li>
	<li>Education</li>
	<li>Prison Graffiti</li>
</ul>

<p><u>Characters</u></p>

<ul>
	<li>Mary Morris the Matron</li>
	<li>Erskine Childers at Wicklow Gaol</li>
</ul>
